Henrik

Henrik is a form of the name Heinrich, which is common in both Low German and Scandinavian cultures. Its meaning is 'the master of the house' or 'the lord of the house' and is derived from the Old High German word heim for 'home, house' and rihhi for 'powerful, rich, ruler.' The name has many international variants.

What does the name Henrik mean?

The name Henrik comes from Heinrich and means 'the master of the house' or 'the lord of the house.' Its roots lie in Old High German, where heim means 'home, house' and rihhi means 'powerful, rich, ruler.' Internationally widespread forms include Henry (English, French), Henri (French), Hendrik (Dutch), Enrico (Italian), and Enrique (Spanish).

Where does the name Henrik come from?

Henrik is a masculine first name with Old High German origins and means 'the master of the house' or 'the lord of the house.'

How do you pronounce Henrik?

The pronunciation of Henrik is clear and structured, with two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Hen-rik' [ˈhɛnʁɪk], with the consonant sequence forming a distinctive middle. The strong 'k' at the end gives the name a special emphasis. Henrik has a Nordic sound and radiates confidence, modernity, and presence.

When is the name day of Henrik?

As a variant of Heinrich, the name day for Henrik is celebrated on January 8, January 19, January 23, March 11, March 31, April 4, May 25, June 10, July 13, July 15, and December 20.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Henrik enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 280th on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was in 2011 at 97th place. Over the last ten years, Henrik has been given approximately 4,100 times, placing it 191st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 176th.

Nicknames & pet names

Drick / Drix / Heini / Hen / Henemann / Henerik / Heni / Henik / Henk / Henki / Hennaric / Henne / Hennemann / Henner / Hennersen / Henni / Henno / Henny / Henriksn / Henrock / Henry / Hens / Heny / Hubi / Nick / Rick / Ricky / Rik / Rikki

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Famous people

• Albert Henrik Mohn (American writer)
• Carl Henrik Jordan Larsson (Swedish football player)
• Carl-Henrik Refvik (Norwegian footballer)
• Henrik Bastiansen (Norwegian historian)
• Henrik Bernard Oldenland (botanist from South Africa)
• Henrik Bertilsson (Swedish football player)
• Henrik Boerseth (Norwegian actor)
• Henrik Danhage (Swedish musician)
• Henrik Grevenor (Norwegian art historian)
• Henrik Hagtvedt (Norwegian artist)
• Henrik Hietakari (Czech long-distance runner)
• Henrik Hogen (German footballer)
• Henrik Holm (Norwegian actor)
• Henrik Ibsen (writer)
• Henrik Larsen (* 1966, Danish football player and coach)
• Henrik Larsson (Swedish football player)
• Henrik Lundqvist (NHL ice hockey goalkeeper)
• Henrik Malberg (Danish actor)
• Henrik Mikaelson (character from 'The Vampire Diaries')
• Henrik Nielsen (football player from Denmark)